WEBVTT >> WYFF NEWS 4'S PATRICK HUSSION IS LIVE AND LOCAL FROM CLEMSON WITH THE LATEST ON THE EVENT. >> THE NUMBER THREE TEAM IN THE NATION, LOUISVILLE, WILL BE HERE TO TAKE ON THE NUMBER FIVE CLEMSON TIGERS TOMORROW NIGHT. ESPN GAMEDAY IS HERE, THE EXCITEMENT IS ALREADY BUILDING ON CAMPUS, AND WE'RE HERE WITH THE TIGER BAND AS THEY GET REA FOR THE GAME. THE TEAM IS JUST ABOUT TO DRIVE BY. SKY 4 FLEW OVER THE GAMEDAY SET ON BOWMAN FIELD YESTERDAY. ESPN'S FLAGSHIP COLLEGE FOOTBALL SHOW IS IN TOWN BECAUSE THIS LOUISVILLE-CLEMSON GAME IS BY FAR THE GAME OF THE WEEK. THAT WAS REALLY LOUD, I'M NOT GOING TO LIE. THAT ALL STARTS AT 9:00 A.M. TOMORROW. EARLIER, THE GAMEDAY GUYS TALKED ABOUT RETURNING HERE TO CLEMSON, -- TO CLEMSON. >> YOU COULD MAKE A STRONG ARGUMENT THAT THIS ONE OF THE BEST SETTINGS FOR SATURDAYS IN THE FALL. WE'RE JUST HAPPY TO BE HERE WHENEVER WE GET A CHANCE TO COME AND BE A SMALL PART OF IT. WE NEVER TAKE THAT FOR GRANTED AND EVERYTIME THE FANS SHOW AND SHOW SUPPORT FOR THEIR TEAM AN -- TEAM WE JUST FEED OFF THEIR , ENERGY. WE JUST LOVE COMING HERE EVERYTIME WE GET A CHANCE. >> THE TEAM IS DRIVING BY RIGHT NOW. EVERYBODY IS ALONG THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AS THEY JUST WROTE BY. THESE GUYS SOUND GREAT. THEY ARE ALLOWED I -- JUST DROVE BY. THESE GUYS SOUND GREAT. THEY ARE LOUD. I AM JUST TRYING TO NOT GET HIT. AN OLYMPIC GOL MEDALIST IS RUNNING DOWN THE HILL TOMORROW.

ESPN's "College GameDay" show will broadcast live for the first time ever at a Dr. Pepper ACC Football Championship game, according to a release from the Atlantic Coast Conference.

The popular pregame show will put Clemson in the national spotlight again when the Tigers take on Miami for the ACC Championship on Saturday in Charlotte.

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"College GameDay" will take place at Romare Bearden Park, located at 300 South College Street in Uptown Charlotte, across from BB&T Ballpark. On Saturday, there will be "SportsCenter" shots being filmed beginning at 7 a.m., with "College GameDay" airing live on ESPN from 9 a.m. to noon.

In addition to Saturday's show, ESPN will be at Romare Bearden Park throughout the day on Friday, Dec. 1, for "SportsCenter" hits. "College Football Live" will take place beginning at 3 p.m.

Rules from ESPN:

Both events are free to the public. Fans should be aware that the following rules are in place for the viewing area:

Fans may arrive early to begin lining up for access to the Pit at 4 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, with the Pit opening at approximately 6:30 a.m. or later.

Fans entering the Pit will be screened by security and wanded.

No bags, backpacks or purses permitted in the Pit.

No offensive, vulgar, inappropriate or solicitation signage will be allowed (i.e., no political, religious, or .com, .org, .net signage).

No signs or flags on a stick/pole etc.

No pens, pencils, markers or dry erase boards.

No food or drinks.

Throwing of objects is prohibited.

This marks the first appearance for ESPN's College GameDay at the Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game, and the fifth time this season the show has originated from the site of an ACC football game.

Here is the official list of Clemson events from the Clemson Alumni Association:

Friday

Friday Night Kick-Off @ The EPICENTRE, Uptown Charlotte7 p.m. to ? Lets turn the Charlotte EPICENTRE Clemson Orange on the eve of the ACC Championship! Join the Clemson Family, Clemson Alumni Association, IPTAY and the Charlotte Clemson Club in the EPICENTRE starting at 7 p.m. Food and drink specials will be available at Whiskey River. Additional specials will be announced closer to the event.

Saturday

ACC Fan Central7 to 11 p.m.The EPICENTRE will also be the home of the ACC Fan Central starting at 7 p.m.Details: ACC Championship eventsSaturday, December 2, 2017

ACC Fan 5K & Kids Mascot Run presented by Novant Health8 a.m.Join the ACC the morning of the big game for the annual ACC Fan 5Kand Kids Mascot Run presented by Novant Health. The race takes place at 8 a.m. in Uptown Charlotte, and is the perfect way to kick off game day with your friends and family.

ACC FanFest 2 to 7:00 p.m.Tryon Street, Uptown CharlotteDetails: TBD

Clemson Family Tailgate at Draught3 p.m. to ?Join the Clemson Family, Clemson Alumni Association, IPTAY and Charlotte Clemson Club at Draught, the official game watch party location of the Charlotte Clemson Club.

Free entry starts at 3 p.m.

Drinks: Cash bar. Draught will be expanding their bar area out into their parking lot to accommodate for space and additional bars.

Food: "Gameday" tailgate food, brought to you by Draught, will be available for purchase at several food stations around the venue. Purchase meals from $8 to $10 including options for hot dogs ($8, including chips), hamburgers ($10, including chips), and a BBQ plate ($10). Food service will begin around 5 p.m.

Giveaways: Your Charlotte Clemson Club, Clemson Alumni Association and IPTAY will be on-site with special giveaway items while supplies last.

Partial proceeds from this event on food and beverage sales will go back to the Charlotte Clemson Club student scholarship.

Credit cards will be available to use both inside and outside, but cash is encouraged.

The event features free entry for all ages, but you must be 21 or older to drink. People under 21 must be accompanied by a parent. Only the minor's parent can be responsible for the minor. One adult per minor is required.

Draught will remain open throughout the game with TVs available for viewing.

Due to changes in management with the parking lots around Draught, the Charlotte Clemson Club will not be selling parking spaces for the ACC Football Championship Game this year. Spaces will be available on the lots surrounding the tailgate at a first come, first serve basis, and payment is due upon arrival. We have been told that spaces will start around $50.